Title: Isaacs Syndrome
Authors: Alex Rebello M.D, D.M1, Mohd. Asif,
M.D2; Kumbha Dhanusha, M.D2; Bandi
Haritha, M.D2, Nangadda Narmada
M.D2, Ram Chandra Poudel M.D3
- Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Mangalagiri, India
- Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, Mangalagiri, India
- Department of Medicine, Nova Hospital, Nepal
Corresponding author: Dr. Ram Chandra Poudel M.D, Department of
Medicine, Nova Hospital, Nepal
Email:
imaginechandra@gmail.com
Consent: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient
to publish this report in accordance with the journal’s patient consent
policy.
Funding: Nil
Conflicts of interests: None
A 40-year-old gentleman presented with history of fatigue, low back ache
and pulling sensation in both his lower limbs since one month. On
examination, there was continuous twitching of muscles (myokymia) over
his right upper back (video ). He had normal muscle power and
brisk deep tendon reflexes. MRI spine did not show any significant
abnormality except early cervical spondylotic changes. He was clinically
suspected to have Isaacs syndrome. CASPR2 antibodies in blood were
strongly positive and confirmed the
diagnosis.1 He was given
intravenous methylprednisolone and phenytoin. His symptoms were
significantly reduced on follow up after a month.